Principles for Professional Conduct for Career Planning, Placement and Recruitment.

College Placement Council, Bethlehem, PA.

This booklet presents a set of professional ethics intended to serve as guides for professional conduct for individuals involved in the career planning, placement, and recruitment process. It is noted that compliance with the principles outlined in this guide will ensure an open and free selection of employment opportunities; informed decision-making by candidates; and consideration of the needs of the employer, the campus, and the candidate; and will reduce the potential for abuses by recruiters, colleges and universities, and candidates. The first part of this guide presents principles for career planning. Seven principles for colleges and universities, four principles for employers, and three principles for students/clients are included. The second part of this guide presents principles for placement and recruitment. Included in this section are six principles for colleges and universities, nine principles for employers, and seven principles for candidates. Four recommended problem-solving procedures for handling questionable practices or problems involving recruiters, college or university personnel, or candidates are also included. (NB)